The Behringer Europower Ep1500 power amplifier is one of the cheapest studio amplifiers of all time. Even on 8Ohms there are 280 Watts per channel. That is a ceiling breaking 560 Watts horse power.

Cakewalk has been many years into sequencer software research and development. Sonar which emerged as a stronger product than the flagship then Cakewalk has grown stronger over the years and offers almost the same (if in some cases more) features and tools for a complete sequencing and production platform.

Read about the Mackie HR824 active studio monitors, top of the range pair of speakers with a precise frequency response and impressive 250Watt capability.

Alesis have had great success with the MultiMix mixers featuring FireWire connectivity and MultiMix FireWire 12 Studio Mixer is part of the series. Allowing for fast transfer of multiple audio data streams from mixer to PC the MultiMix FireWire 12 Studio Mixer provides lightening fast connectivity to a wide range of PC-based audio production and recording software applications.

Check out Reveal 5A, the new active nearfield studio monitors from Tannoy. 5A is the latest model in the Reveal series and a stripped-down version of the Reveal 8D.

The M-Audio FireWire 410 is an audio-MIDI interface that combines power, flexibility, compact size and an affordable price. The 4-inputs and 10-outputs configuration complete with preamplifiers is perfect for audio recording, routing outputs to a mixer or powering surround sound systems. The on-board ASIO 2-compliant mixer and software control panel give routing flexibility, including external effects monitoring.

Apple Inc, since its acquisition of Emagic and their flagship sequencing program Logic Audio has been pushing customers to try out their talents with the entry-level GarageBand sequencing software.

The newly designed Samson Servo 300 power amplifier has new features and brand new look. Studio nearfield monitor amplifier for the budget home studio.

The PCR-M series of MIDI keyboard controllers from Edirol Corporation features the stunning PCR-M30 (32 keys), PCR-M50 (49 keys) and PCR-M80 (61 keys) keyboards. The quality is guaranteed from Edirol and the feel of all the keyboards is of a sturdy solid build.

Iiyama is a well known UK brand specialising in LCD monitors. The ProLite E2200WS 22' widescreen LCD is a solid 22' monitor. The base is plastic but this is no cause for concern as the set-up is stable and the monitor can tilt backwards or forward for the best viewing experience.

There is a comprehensive list of controls that give you access to all the settings. You will not need to do much in terms of sizing as the screen is great at auto-detecting resolutions and adjusting accordingly.